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Midweek Musings: A Hectic Week, Anxiety Management & Super Bowl Food Ideas
t’s Wednesday, so I thought I’d check in and give a little update on my crazy, hectic week. The Struggle is Real: Muscle Cramps & Headaches First and foremost, I have been dealing with the worst muscle cramps in my shoulders. We’re talking intense spasms that pinch a nerve, sending what feels like a thousand… Read more
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Managing the Chaos: Work, Family, Faith & Finding Balance
It’s Monday, and this week is already shaping up to be hectic. Work is in full swing, with an overwhelming number of contracts, looming deadlines, and back-to-back meetings that eat up hours of the day. And, of course, there are always those unexpected surprises that pop up. Honestly, a nap sounds great, but we’re just… Read more
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Reflecting on January & Setting Intentions for February
Happy February! Let’s talk goals and accomplishments. January was a month of progress, learning, and some challenges, but overall, I’m proud of what I achieved. January Goals Recap My health goal was to lose 5 lbs, and I did exactly that! 🎉 I also aimed to meditate daily and meal plan more consistently. Meditation didn’t… Read more
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Weekly Wins, Weekend Plans & Heartfelt Reflections
The week is almost over, and we’re closing in on a full week of this lingering headache. The good news? It has eased up quite a bit today for most of the day. There were only a few throbbing, stabbing sensations that came and went—until now, when the main pain has decided to make a… Read more
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Finding Balance: Managing Migraines, Research, and Life
Okay, we are six days into a migraine, and while some parts of the day tend to be better than others, I can still feel the tension in my shoulders. I have my migraine glasses on and am still punching away at life. I’m still taking the steroid to help with this cluster of migraines,… Read more
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Day 4 of Migraine Madness, Scary Movies, and Setting Goals
Well, here we are—day four of this massive migraine. I’ve tried the new medicine, but so far, no luck. My eyes hurt, and to make things weirder, I think I’ve got bags under just one eye—the one that doesn’t hurt as badly. Go figure. Still, I’m sticking to the routine: taking my meds, staying hydrated,… Read more
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Latest Reads and Personal Reflections
I recently finished Good Vibes, Good Life by Vex King, and wow—it was an incredible read! While some of the concepts were familiar to me, the way King presents them felt fresh and relatable. One of the standout ideas is that everything, even down to our smallest cells, carries energy. This energy impacts our well-being,… Read more
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What a Week: Inauguration, Snow Days, Sick Pup, and Self-Care
Well, what a week it has been! Between work, school, and life in general, I’ve barely had time to sit down and write anything that wasn’t a school or work obligation. But here we are—let’s recap everything that’s been going on. A Historic MondayThis past Monday was both Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the… Read more
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Skin Deep: My Skincare Journey, Favorite Products, and Lessons Learned
They walked out onto the deck. All the buildings and smoke had vanished, and the ship was in a vast expanse of sea, fresh and clear yet faint in the morning light. They had departed from the city lying in the mud. A very thin silhouette stretched on the horizon, barely strong enough to support… Read more
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From Chaos to Calm: Transforming My Life with a Planner
My Life Before Planning: Chaos Reigns As you may have figured out from all the many hats I wear, I love planning. But this wasn’t always the case. For years, I relied on sticky notes scattered across every surface and sporadic reminders on my phone. Spoiler alert: this was not a sufficient plan. I was… Read more